Full-time: Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (40 hours/week)
Starting at $23.00/hr. based on experience.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Grace Beginnings Academy Toddler Teacher is passionate about caring for 16-33 months of age in a Christ-centered environment. The ideal candidate partners with parents, and supports each child’s growth in their physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development. This teacher plans and implements lessons aligned with the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress that are Biblically based and rooted in play.

• Create a Christ-centered learning environment for children ages 16-33 months.
• Provide educational experiences in the classroom which demonstrate an understanding of learning domains, Early Childhood Indicators of Progress and assessments.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of the students in the classroom.
• Collaborate with the Toddler Grade Level Team in planning lessons and activities throughout the school year.
• Communicate daily with families on the success, challenges and activities of the day.
• Meet regularly with parents both informally and formally throughout year to address child needs.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences twice a year.
• Follow the directives of the Infant and Toddler Director to maintain high classroom standards and provide a quality learning experience for the children.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized classroom and complete the duties required to maintain an orderly facility.
• Approach behavioral issues that arise with children with Christ-centered love, respect and patience.
• Attend all required training and staff meetings throughout the year.
• Attend all school community events throughout the year, even if outside scheduled hours.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required for this position.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice for teaching children from 6 weeks to 33 months.
• Maintains licensing compliance.

PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Educational requirements: CDA, Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
• Experience required: Must meet the licensing guidelines for lead qualification.
• Physically able to lift at least 40 pounds and work both indoors and outdoors throughout the day.
• Able to see and hear clearly, stay at children’s level, and actively engage to ensure their safety.
• Has a heart and mission to reach the next generation with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Can clearly articulate the Gospel to a young child.
• Exhibits a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as evidenced by the manifestation of the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
• Exhibits a lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry by conducting life with the utmost integrity in all situations.
• Knowledge of the Bible and faith development of Infant children.
• Has a commitment to prayer, as evidenced in both corporate and personal prayer.

Grace Church complies with applicable laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at 952-224-3000.